# mya — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover mya. Page: Feed: --- ## [Ep232: Cognitive Biases in Rope](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep232-cognitive-biases-in-rope) _2026-08-10 · Rope Podcast_ How reliable is your judgement in rope? Cognitive biases are mental shortcuts that help us process information quickly, but they can also lead to predictable errors in how we interpret situations and make decisions. In this episode, Fox and Mya explore how these biases can affect our rope practice, relationships, learning and assessment of risk. They discuss: • Anchoring bias and how first… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2377772114-user-308495249-ep232-cognitive-biases-in-rope.mp3) ## [Ep231: Face Rope and Human Gongs - An Interview with Marcos Mangani](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep231-face-rope-and-human) _2026-07-27 · Rope Podcast_ Marcos Mangani has been practising rope bondage for more than seven years. During that time, he has developed a conscious, quiet approach to rope and a distinctive style of face bondage. By creating spaces in which people can trust and surrender, he invites them to explore their bodies, emotions and intentions in new ways. Marcos has taught in queer and rope spaces including Tension in Montreal,… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2360269073-user-308495249-ep231-face-rope-and-human.mp3) ## [Ep230: Modeling for Rope Photos](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep230-modeling-for-rope-photos) _2026-07-13 · Rope Podcast_ What does it take to be a great rope model? In this episode, Fox and Mya explore the practical and creative aspects of bottoming for rope photography. From planning the concept and preparing for the day to communication, safety, posing and aftercare, they discuss how to make a photoshoot enjoyable and successful for everyone involved. They cover different types of shoots, collaborating with… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2355504773-user-308495249-ep230-modeling-for-rope-photos.mp3) ## [Ep229: Self-care for rope people](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep229-self-care-for-rope) _2026-06-29 · Rope Podcast_ Self-care is a topic Mya is particularly passionate about, and in this episode we take a deep dive into what self-care means for people who practice rope. Although many of our episodes touch on aspects of caring for ourselves and our partners, this conversation focuses specifically on building self-care practices that support a healthy and sustainable relationship with rope. Topics include: • What… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2338075286-user-308495249-ep229-self-care-for-rope.mp3) ## [Ep228: Recovering from Rope Bondage Trauma](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep228-recovering-from-rope) _2026-06-15 · Rope Podcast_ Thank you to listener MoonBunny5 for sharing a difficult and vulnerable question. After experiencing a very negative interaction with a rigger, she now struggles to even look at rope without feeling disgusted. She wants to know whether it's possible to return to rope after an experience like this, and if so, how. While neither Mya nor Fox are therapists, this episode explores some of the concepts… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2337898958-user-308495249-ep228-recovering-from-rope.mp3) ## [Ep227: Vetting Rope Partners](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep227-vetting-rope-partners) _2026-06-01 · Rope Podcast_ Vetting is the process of deciding whether someone is a good fit before you trust them as a rope partner. It might sound simple, but in practice there’s a lot to consider - your context, your risk tolerance, and what information actually matters. In this episode, Fox and Mya explore how vetting can shift over time, the different types of risk you might weigh, and how to approach references with a… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2315454590-user-308495249-ep227-vetting-rope-partners.mp3) ## [Ep226: Minimalistic Western Rope with Rigger Mystrix](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep226-minimalistic-western) _2026-05-18 · Rope Podcast_ With an infectious delight in what she calls “macramé with humans,” Mystrix brings a thoughtful, creative approach to minimalistic western rope. In this conversation, she shares how her style focuses on adapting rope to the individual - prioritizing intention, efficiency, and connection over complexity. We talk about her journey into rope, what continues to fuel her passion, and how her… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2315454239-user-308495249-ep226-minimalistic-western.mp3) ## [Ep225: Combining rope bondage with…sharps](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep225-combining-rope-bondage) _2026-05-04 · Rope Podcast_ What happens when precision meets tension? In this episode, Mya and Fox dive into the edge where rope and sharps intersect - an intense, deliberate form of play that demands skill, trust, and control. - What counts as sharps play - Real risks (and why they're often misunderstood) - When the top may be at greater risk than the bottom - Why people are drawn to sharps—on both sides of the dynamic -… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2295743714-user-308495249-ep225-combining-rope-bondage.mp3) ## [Ep224: How Do You Visit a Rope Bar in Japan? - A conversation with Nuit de Tokyo, a European immersed in the Japanese rope scene](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep224-how-do-you-visit-a-rope) _2026-04-20 · Rope Podcast_ What does it really mean to step into a Japanese rope bar - and how do you do it without getting it wrong? In this episode, Mya and Fox speak with Nuit de Tokyo, whose engagement with Japanese rope spans more than three decades. His learning has come through formal training, deep cultural immersion, and proximity to source: watching over a thousand SM performances, performing publicly, and… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2285998748-user-308495249-ep224-how-do-you-visit-a-rope.mp3) ## [Ep223: How to Be a ‘Rope Assistant’](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep223-how-to-be-a-rope) _2026-04-06 · Rope Podcast_ This week, Fox and Mya explore a role in rope bondage that doesn’t get nearly enough attention: the rope assistant. Neither top nor bottom, but an active and intentional part of the scene—this dynamic opens up new possibilities for connection, support, and creativity. Fox and Mya break down: • What the role actually involves (and common misconceptions) • Ways a rope assistant can contribute to a… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2287930181-user-308495249-ep223-how-to-be-a-rope.mp3) ## [Earn crypto for idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/UCzSctpM69YS) _2026-04-06 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI, host Qwen/Llama/Mistral, and earn BTC, ETH, SOL, or USDC ## [Ep222: Whimsy & Erotic Anguish — Creating a Shibari Colouring Book with Muffy (Against-TheGrain)](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep222-whimsy-erotic-anguish) _2026-03-23 · Rope Podcast_ From squeaky ducky paddles to exquisite rope art Muffy's creative journey is anything but ordinary. The owner of UK BDSM brand Against-TheGrain, Muffy is an intermediate rope switch who's turned shibari into something playful, painful, and unexpectedly meditative: colouring books for rope lovers. Created in collaboration with 7 artists across the UK, USA, and Australia, these books transform real… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2268734672-user-308495249-ep222-whimsy-erotic-anguish.mp3) ## [Ep221: ‘Suspendability’ in Rope Bondage - Listener's Mail](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep221-suspendability-in-rope) _2026-03-09 · Rope Podcast_ When does a tie become suspension-worthy? Is it a binary "Yes/No," or is there a grey area where physics and risk collide? This week, we’re answering a brilliant listener question from @TangledNTwisted: “What actually makes a tie suspension-worthy?” Fox and Mya break down the "Suspendability Spectrum," moving away from rigid rules and moving toward a framework of Data, Mechanics, and Risk… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2268733211-user-308495249-ep221-suspendability-in-rope.mp3) ## [Ep220: Women Tying Men: Rope Field Report](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep220-women-tying-men-rope) _2026-02-23 · Rope Podcast_ Mya is stepping out of the studio and into the heart of the action. This week, we’re bringing you a special field report from “She Ties”, an event dedicated exclusively to female riggers and male bottoms. Since Fox (male rigger) and Mya (female bottom) can’t speak to this dynamic from personal experience, we’re passing the mic to the community. Featuring atmospheric audio recorded on-site, we hear… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2268730202-user-308495249-ep220-women-tying-men-rope.mp3) ## [Ep219: Rope Focus - The Agura Tie](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep219-rope-focus-the-agura-tie) _2026-02-09 · Rope Podcast_ The Agura tie shows up again and again in shibari - but what makes it so enduring, and how can you work with it more intentionally? In this Rope Focus episode, Fox and Mya break the Agura tie down piece by piece: how it’s built, how it feels, and how small choices in structure, orientation, and intent can dramatically change the experience. They dive into: • What the Agura position actually is -… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2254195139-user-308495249-ep219-rope-focus-the-agura-tie.mp3) ## [Ep218: Art, nature, alchemy: what it’s like to be a rope goth-druid in the forest – An Interview with Nikki lapore](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep218-art-nature-alchemy-what-its-like-to-be-a-rope-goth-druid-in-the-forest-an-interview-with-nikki-lapore) _2026-01-26 · Rope Podcast_ Matija Vid Pecek Black (she/he/they, aka Nikki Lapore) has been exploring shibari for nearly a decade-but this isn’t just about knots. For Nikki, rope is a way to connect with energy, nature, and the soul itself. Think flowers, forests, and the freedom of tying yourself as a ritual of release and self-discovery. In this episode, Mya and Fox dive into Nikki’s unique world, covering: • How rope… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2245869284-user-308495249-ep218-art-nature-alchemy-what-its-like-to-be-a-rope-goth-druid-in-the-forest-an-interview-with-nikki-lapore.mp3) ## [Ep217: From 2017 to 2026 - Reflecting on Nine Years of Rope Conversations (Listener Mail)](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep217-from-2017-to-2026-reflecting-on-nine-years-of-rope-conversations-listener-mail) _2026-01-12 · Rope Podcast_ Listener Bethany asks Fox and Mya a deceptively simple question: after nine years of making the Rope Podcast, what’s actually changed about their rope - and the way they think about it? The answer turns into a wide-ranging, honest reflection on how rope evolves over time: through experimentation, relationships, community, aging, and life doing what life does. In this episode, they talk about: •… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2244996341-user-308495249-ep217-from-2017-to-2026-reflecting-on-nine-years-of-rope-conversations-listener-mail.mp3) ## [Ep216: My Favourite Rope Scene with Pearl, Bayowolf, Mistress J, Bondage Otter and Fox](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep216-my-favourite-rope-scene-with-pearl-bayowolf-mistress-j-bondage-otter-and-fox) _2025-12-29 · Rope Podcast_ We’re back with Part 2 of our festive special — and this time, our guests share the rope scenes that stuck with them long after the ropes came off. Just like Part 1, the stories range from playful to profound, from photoshoots to performances - and this time, more than one takes us outdoors. Just like in the last episode the line between these is often blurred, in part because the very physicality… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2201236743-user-308495249-ep216-my-favourite-rope-scene-with-pearl-bayowolf-mistress-j-bondage-otter-and-fox.mp3) ## [Ep215: My Favourite Rope Scene with Lee Harrington, Claire, KinkNamePending, Petite Pretzel and Mya](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep215-my-favourite-rope-scene-with-lee-harrington-claire-kinknamepending-petite-pretzel-and-mya) _2025-12-15 · Rope Podcast_ It’s that time of year again — one of our favourite (and most popular!) episodes: where our wonderful guests from throughout 2025 share one of their favourite rope scenes. This year’s stories span the full spectrum of rope — from performance to photoshoot, labbing to play — and show just how beautifully blurred those boundaries can be. Expect moments of connection, creativity, and curiosity in… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2195003759-user-308495249-ep215-my-favourite-rope-scene-with-lee-harrington-claire-kinknamepending-petite-pretzel-and-mya.mp3) ## [Ep214: The Waitress Tie — Rope Focus](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep214-the-waitress-tie-rope-focus) _2025-12-01 · Rope Podcast_ Simple in structure but rich in potential, the Waitress tie is a versatile classic often seen in power exchange rope- but that’s only the beginning. In this episode, Fox and Mya dive into the layers of this tie: • Fresh, less gendered names and interpretations • What makes up the tie (and some fun variations to try) • Contexts where it shines—from sensual play to practical restraint • The… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2193632071-user-308495249-ep214-the-waitress-tie-rope-focus.mp3) ## [Ep213: How to Condition the Body for Rope Bottoming – An Interview with Exercise Physiologist Claire (Part 2)](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep213-how-to-condition-the-body-for-rope-bottoming-an-interview-with-exercise-physiologist-claire-part-2) _2025-11-17 · Rope Podcast_ Are you in condition to do rope? And what does that really mean? Claire, a Filipino strength and conditioning coach and exercise physiology researcher based in Thailand, returns for part two of her conversation with Mya and Fox. With over 15 years of experience coaching people of all ages, shapes, and abilities, she brings a science-informed, body-positive approach to rope bottoming—one that… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2189821231-user-308495249-ep213-how-to-condition-the-body-for-rope-bottoming-an-interview-with-exercise-physiologist-claire-part-2.mp3) ## [Stay updated on your professional world (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/VAo88x1ZnhKZ) _2025-11-17 · **Sponsored**_ Keep in touch with people you know, build your career. ## [Ep212: How to Use Labbing to Improve Your Rope Bottoming – An Interview with Exercise Physiologist Claire Part 1](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep212-how-to-use-labbing-to-improve-your-rope-bottoming-an-interview-with-exercise-physiologist-claire-part-1) _2025-11-03 · Rope Podcast_ Claire, a Filipino strength and conditioning coach and exercise physiology researcher based in Thailand, brings a fresh, evidence-informed perspective to rope bottoming. Fascinated by how the body responds to rope—physically and psychologically—she’s exploring how strength, conditioning, and awareness can deepen your connection to your own body in rope. Her approach couldn’t be more different from… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2185588873-user-308495249-ep212-how-to-use-labbing-to-improve-your-rope-bottoming-an-interview-with-exercise-physiologist-claire-part-1.mp3) ## [Ep211: Fox did a book again - Introducing “Blood Ties”](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep211-fox-did-a-book-again-introducing-blood-ties) _2025-10-20 · Rope Podcast_ Fox is thrilled to share his new novella, Blood Ties, where rope, vampires, and a lush French medieval world collide. Expect vivid sensory detail, authentic rope play, and a story that’s equal parts seductive and thrilling. In this episode, Mya and Fox explore the inspirations and ideas behind the book, including: - Why vampires? And how vampirism mirrors aspects of Fox’s sexuality - The… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2185513628-user-308495249-ep211-fox-did-a-book-again-introducing-blood-ties.mp3) ## [Ep210: Preparing to Go to a Rope Workshop – Part 2](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep-210-preparing-to-go-to-a-rope-workshop-part-2) _2025-10-06 · Rope Podcast_ Workshops aren’t just about what you pack-they’re about the mindset you bring with you. In this follow-up to Part 1, Fox and Mya dive into the mental and emotional side of preparing for a rope workshop, so you can show up curious, confident, and ready to grow. In this episode, they explore: • Handling different values between you and your educators • Why curiosity, respect, and an open mind matter… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2178602133-user-308495249-ep-210-preparing-to-go-to-a-rope-workshop-part-2.mp3) ## [Ep209: Preparing to Go to a Rope Workshop – Part 1](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep-209-preparing-to-go-to-a-rope-workshop-part-1) _2025-09-22 · Rope Podcast_ Getting ready for your first (or tenth!) rope workshop? Fox and Mya have been to plenty of in-person rope events, and every time they pick up new tricks to make the most of the experience. In this episode, they share their best prep strategies so you can walk in confident, relaxed, and ready to learn. They cover: • What makes a rope workshop different from your usual rope play • Smart packing tips… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2172434172-user-308495249-ep-209-preparing-to-go-to-a-rope-workshop-part-1.mp3) ## [Ep208: Tying and Being Tied in Rope Bondage with ADHD](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep208-tying-and-being-tied-in-rope-bondage-with-adhd) _2025-09-08 · Rope Podcast_ Whether or not you think that there is a higher incidence of neurodiversity in the kink scene, research shows that around 6% of adults are affected by ADHD, which means over a rope career if you interact with different partners, at some point you’re likely to tie with someone with the condition. In this episode, we ask listeners to share their lived experience of ADHD, to better understand the… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2149147662-user-308495249-ep208-tying-and-being-tied-in-rope-bondage-with-adhd.mp3) ## [Ep207: Crab Tie - Rope Focus](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep207-crab-tie-rope-focus) _2025-08-25 · Rope Podcast_ One of Fox’s favourite ties for smexy times is the ‘Crab Tie’, so he’s excited to share some of his ideas, tips and experiences in this episode which focuses on the tie. In the episode discover: • The structure of the tie • How to use it for play versus in a photo • Easier and harder versions for both the top and bottom • How to use the crab tie in suspension • Some on the spot labbing! • What are… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2125791117-user-308495249-ep207-crab-tie-rope-focus.mp3) ## [Ep206: Tying outside a marriage - An interview with monogamous couple Pearl and Bayowolf](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep206-tying-outside-a-marriage-an-interview-with-monogamous-couple-pearl-and-bayowolf) _2025-08-11 · Rope Podcast_ Bayowolf and Wolfspearl have been married for 42 years and partners in kink for the last 13. Shibari has become a central part of their journey over the past six years, deepening both their connection and their creativity. About a year and a half ago, with open communication and a deep commitment to their marriage, they chose to begin tying with other people—an experience that has expanded their… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2109809508-user-308495249-ep206-tying-outside-a-marriage-an-interview-with-monogamous-couple-pearl-and-bayowolf.mp3) ## [Ep205 : Aging as a Rope Bottom - An interview with Pearl](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep205-aging-as-a-rope-bottom-an-interview-with-pearl) _2025-07-28 · Rope Podcast_ Pearl began her rope bottoming journey in 2019 at the age of 57, attending Bondage Expo Dallas with her husband, Bayowolf. In preparation for Beach Bind 2021, they dove into the local rope scene, attending education-focused meetups to grow their skills. Despite her commitment, Pearl found rope bottoming challenging and noticed a lack of education directed at bottoms in her community, leading her… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2109804282-user-308495249-ep205-aging-as-a-rope-bottom-an-interview-with-pearl.mp3) ## [Ep204: Combining rope bondage with… Wax Play](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep204-combining-rope-bondage-with-wax-play) _2025-07-14 · Rope Podcast_ In this episode Fox and Mya discuss how you might successfully combine rope play with a very popular form of BDSM activity, wax play! This is usually pouring or dripping molten wax over the skin of a play partner, in this case, while they are also tied up. The hosts explore in the episode: • Wax and rope aesthetics • Types of scene you can use wax within • Safety and risks and possible mitigations… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2107477968-user-308495249-ep204-combining-rope-bondage-with-wax-play.mp3) ## [Ep203: How do you know if you’re ready to be a Rope Educator? (Listener Mail)](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep203-how-do-you-know-if-youre-ready-to-be-a-rope-educator-listener-mail) _2025-06-30 · Rope Podcast_ One of our lovely listeners left this comment for us with the following questions: 1. When it comes to being a rope educator, what are the essential skills someone should have? 2. How do you know if you're ready to teach rope to others? 3. How do you ensure you're not teaching above your own skill level? 4. How do you develop a rope curriculum? In this episode the rope podcast hosts explore these… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2103576687-user-308495249-ep203-how-do-you-know-if-youre-ready-to-be-a-rope-educator-listener-mail.mp3) ## [Earn crypto from idle GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/bT7nspjxEp31) _2025-06-30 · **Sponsored**_ Run one CLI command, connect your GPU, and start receiving crypto payouts. ## [Ep202: Fostering community for men who tie men: An interview with Bondage Otter (part2)](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep202-fostering-community-for-men-who-tie-men-an-interview-with-bondage-otter-part2) _2025-06-16 · Rope Podcast_ BondageOtter(he/they) is the founder of Rope Burn SF, the USA’s first ongoing masc-of-center, rope-specific play party + skill share, with his remaining energy spent volunteering for numerous gay organizations. A queer leatherman and rope switch, he maintains a private S/M practice while organizing public education and play programs for the community of people who want to tie masc-of-center… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2101366512-user-308495249-ep202-fostering-community-for-men-who-tie-men-an-interview-with-bondage-otter-part2.mp3) ## [Ep201 : Tips and ideas for men who tie men, An interview with Bondage Otter (part1)](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep201-tips-and-ideas-for-men-who-tie-men-an-interview-with-bondage-otter-p1) _2025-06-02 · Rope Podcast_ BondageOtter (he/they) is a queer leatherman and rope switch who maintains a private S/M practice while organizing public education and play programs for the community of people who want to tie masc-of-center bodies. His education seeks to fuse Japanese aesthetics with the erotics of gay leather culture. The podcast hosts talked to him about how his rope experience in that culture is different… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2101346511-user-308495249-ep201-tips-and-ideas-for-men-who-tie-men-an-interview-with-bondage-otter-p1.mp3) ## [Ep200: Special episode - the Rope Podcast and friends reflect on 200 episodes!](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep200-special-episode-the-rope-podcast-and-friends-reflect-on-200-episodes) _2025-05-19 · Rope Podcast_ It’s hard for us to believe, but this episode is number 200 of the Rope Podcast. That’s a lot of ropey goodness! Starting back in 2017, we’ve somehow managed to produce episodes every two weeks on a regular basis. This fun episode celebrates our story so far - a story that in many ways echoes the growth of rope bondage in society at large. We hear updates from some of our guests, including Shay… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2096833689-user-308495249-ep200-special-episode-the-rope-podcast-and-friends-reflect-on-200-episodes.mp3) ## [Ep199: Going deeper with Decorative Rope: An interview with Mistress J (part 2)](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep199-going-deeper-with-decorative-rope-an-interview-with-mistress-j-part-2) _2025-05-05 · Rope Podcast_ Mistress J is an Australian switch known internationally for her gorgeous decorative rope. In our last episode we explored some fundamentals of the art, as well as getting to know Mistress J and her rope practice. In this episode, we go deeper, and talk to her about: • Pros and cons of mixing decorative rope with other forms of rope • Her inner sadist! • A top tip for performances (that Fox and… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2081393169-user-308495249-ep199-going-deeper-with-decorative-rope-an-interview-with-mistress-j-part-2.mp3) ## [Ep198: Decorative Rope as wearable art: An interview with Mistress J (part 1)](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep198-decorative-rope-as-wearable-art-an-interview-with-mistress-j-part-1) _2025-04-06 · Rope Podcast_ Mistress J, best known internationally for the decorative rope designs she creates, particularly beautiful, wearable rope art has been part of her local scene in Melbourne, Australia, for eleven years. She has been teaching skillshares in her community for nine years, drawing on her background in design and education, and she facilitates a group called ‘The Art of Rope’. Identifying as a… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2072063816-user-308495249-ep198-decorative-rope-as-wearable-art-an-interview-with-mistress-j-part-1.mp3) ## [Ep197: How to set up a hard point when you have a sh\*tty suspended ceiling (Listener Question)](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/qa-ep197-how-to-set-up-a-hard-point-when-you-have-a-shtty-suspended-ceiling-listener-question) _2025-03-25 · Rope Podcast_ Having lived in a number of condos and had a number of rope spaces, the podcast hosts have a lot of empathy for this question! The episode looks at what hard points are used for, what that means in terms of which hard points might work or not, and how those hard points do - or don’t - work in terms of a suspended ceiling (and why). In this episode, hear more about: • What actually is a suspended… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2062578680-user-308495249-qa-ep197-how-to-set-up-a-hard-point-when-you-have-a-shtty-suspended-ceiling-listener-question.mp3) ## [Ep196: Marquise Harness: Rope Focus](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep196-marquise-harness-rope-focus) _2025-03-21 · Rope Podcast_ Last year, Fox and Mya learned the gorgeous Marquise harnesses from the one of the creators, @HwG-Paris. Fox was thrilled to learn a ‘French’ tie and the hosts of the podcast have experimented with it a number of times since. Fox has also had great positive feedback from some of the other rope bottoms who he’s tied it on, so this episode shares the harness more widely with listeners! In this… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2059705056-user-308495249-ep196-marquise-harness-rope-focus.mp3) ## [Ep195: Combining rope bondage with…impact play](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep195-combining-rope-bondage-withimpact-play) _2025-03-03 · Rope Podcast_ This is a new type of episode for the Rope Podcast, where Fox and Mya discuss how you might combine rope with other forms of play! Here they start with a classic pairing, ‘impact play’, which is very common for kinksters to integrate into rope scenes. In this episode they talk about using everything from pevertables to body parts to items made-for-play, as well as: • Why people like this kind of… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2045736160-user-308495249-ep195-combining-rope-bondage-withimpact-play.mp3) ## [Ep194: Being a Gender Queer Rope Educator: An interview with Lee Harrington (part2)](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep194-being-a-gender-queer-rope-educator-an-interview-with-lee-harrington-part2) _2025-02-24 · Rope Podcast_ As well as writing the extremely influential “Shibari You Can Use: Japanese Rope Bondage and Erotic Macramé”, Lee Harrington has taught over 1100 classes. Fox and Mya asked him about his experiences as a rope educator, focusing particularly on on classes that explore tying non-cisgender men and women. In this interview, hear them discuss: • How he got into education - reluctantly! • Education and… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2026474904-user-308495249-ep194-being-a-gender-queer-rope-educator-an-interview-with-lee-harrington-part2.mp3) ## [Ep193: Navigating the Rope Community: An interview with Lee Harrington (part1)](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep193-navigating-the-rope-community-an-interview-with-lee-harrington-part1) _2025-02-10 · Rope Podcast_ You wouldn’t believe the number of times our guests and listeners share that their introduction to Shibari was the book “Shibari You Can Use: Japanese Rope Bondage and Erotic Macramé”. We are thus thrilled to share the first of two episodes with the author, another OG of US rope, Lee Harrington. Lee Harrington (he/they) is a spiritual and erotic authenticity educator, gender explorer, eclectic… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2026462176-user-308495249-ep193-navigating-the-rope-community-an-interview-with-lee-harrington-part1.mp3) ## [Ep192: Tips on Tying Male Bodies: An interview with Kink Name Pending and Petite Pretzel (part2)](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep192-tips-on-tying-male-bodies-an-interview-with-kink-name-pending-and-petite-pretzel-part2) _2025-01-27 · Rope Podcast_ This episode was recorded in July 2024. The second part of our interview with the lovely Kink Name Pending and Petite Pretzel focuses on tying male bodies, as well as bodies with ‘out-y’ bits (which are sometimes the same, sometimes not!). The two rope switches share wise advice (and they, and the podcast, note that some of this will apply to tying genders of all types), including: • Risks you… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2012906815-user-308495249-ep192-tips-on-tying-male-bodies-an-interview-with-kink-name-pending-and-petite-pretzel-part2.mp3) ## [Ep191: Inverting the Rope Tropes: An interview with Petite Pretzel and Kink Name Pending](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep191-inverting-the-rope-tropes-an-interview-with-petite-pretzel-and-kink-name-pending) _2025-01-13 · Rope Podcast_ This episode was recorded in July 2024 Two guests for the price of one! After enjoying very much a performance by rope switches Petite Pretzel and Kink Name Pending in Thailand last year, we invited them on the podcast to talk about their perspectives on rope. In this first part of the interview, hear about how they enjoy inverting some of the normal rope tropes, their love of predicaments, and… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2006786955-user-308495249-ep191-inverting-the-rope-tropes-an-interview-with-petite-pretzel-and-kink-name-pending.mp3) ## [Ep190: 'My Fav Rope Scene 2024' (pt2) with Gorgone, Knotty Devil, vahavta, Anna Noctuelle and Fox](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep190-my-fav-rope-scene-2024-pt2-with-gorgone-knotty-devil-vahavta-anna-noctuelle-and-fox) _2024-12-30 · Rope Podcast_ Happy New Year dear listeners! Our second end of year episode where we pull together favorite rope experiences from our guests across the year. We find it super inspiring for our own play, and hope your imagination (and maybe more!) is also stimulated. The episode includes scenes from • Gorgone • Knotty Devil • vahavta • Anna Noctuelle • FoxofBangkok Click to listen now! [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1994783559-user-308495249-ep190-my-fav-rope-scene-2024-pt2-with-gorgone-knotty-devil-vahavta-anna-noctuelle-and-fox.mp3) ## [Ep189: 'My Favourite Rope Scene 2024' (pt1) with interviewees Anna Bones, Knothead, Voudou Ropes, Ceci Ferox and Mya](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep189-my-favourite-rope-scene-2024-pt1-with-interviewees-anna-bones-knothead-voudou-ropes-ceci-ferox-and-mya) _2024-12-14 · Rope Podcast_ Woo hoo! It’s one of our most popular episodes of the year - where our amazing guests from throughout 2024 share the details of one of their favourite rope scenes. In this episode, you can hear about one of the favourite rope bondage scenes of these rope susperstars: • Anna Bones • Knothead • Voudou Ropes • Ceci Ferox • and Mya! As well as providing a diversity of fascinating insights into others’… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1984189807-user-308495249-ep189-my-favourite-rope-scene-2024-pt1-with-interviewees-anna-bones-knothead-voudou-ropes-ceci-ferox-and-mya.mp3) ## [Ep188: Mya made a book! Creating the BDSM erotica shorts collection ‘Sex, Power and Control’](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep188-mya-made-a-book-creating-the-bdsm-erotica-shorts-collection-sex-power-and-control) _2024-12-02 · Rope Podcast_ Mya shares her new erotica shorts book- which may or may not be inspired by some of her earlier adventures with Fox. In the episode Fox asks her what the book is about and why she chose to write BDSM erotica. They also discuss some of the constraints on writing this kind of work. Mya then reads a short excerpt from one of the stories in the collection. Finally listen to Fox announce the next book… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1963421927-user-308495249-ep188-mya-made-a-book-creating-the-bdsm-erotica-shorts-collection-sex-power-and-control.mp3) ## [Ep187: 50 Gift ideas for the Rope Bondage fans in your life](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep187-50-gift-ideas-for-the-rope-bondage-fans-in-your-life) _2024-11-18 · Rope Podcast_ Stuck for a Christmas, Hanukah or Thanksgiving gift idea? The Rope Podcast has you covered! Listen to the episode to hear Fox and Mya talk through 50 - yes, 50! - different present ideas for all occasions that you can buy your play partner, lover, polycule member, friend, or local rope studio. They cover the range from a few dollars to a thousand so plenty of range for a variety of budgets. They… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1946992147-user-308495249-ep187-50-gift-ideas-for-the-rope-bondage-fans-in-your-life.mp3) ## [Ep186: Fox and Mya Tie the Knot (or How to Have a Rope Wedding)](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep186-fox-and-mya-tie-the-knot-or-how-to-have-a-rope-wedding) _2024-10-28 · Rope Podcast_ Fox and Mya, the hosts of the podcast, met doing rope, and so when it came to planning their wedding, it seemed a no-brainer to include it. In this episode, they discuss their recent rope wedding, choices they made, and the creative compromise they made to enable them to tie their harnesses before the ceremony whilst also keeping the tradition of the groom not seeing the bride before the ceremony!… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1943643939-user-308495249-ep186-fox-and-mya-tie-the-knot-or-how-to-have-a-rope-wedding.mp3) ## [Ep185: Risk Evaluation for Rope Bondage - an interview with vahavta pt2](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep185-risk-evaluation-for-rope-bondage-an-interview-with-vahavta-pt2) _2024-10-21 · Rope Podcast_ Vahavta has created some amazing resources, in particular, the Risk Evaluation Database, which curates possible risks for various BDSM activities (like rope bondage!) we might engage in - from the common (bruising) to the ones you’re unlikely to think of (retina detachment), even the very rare ones. In this second part of Fox and Mya’s interview with her, they discuss: • Why she put together the… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1928003885-user-308495249-ep185-risk-evaluation-for-rope-bondage-an-interview-with-vahavta-pt2.mp3) ## [Ep184: Hyper-mobile EDS and giving up being a rope bottom - an interview with vahavta pt1](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep184-hyper-mobile-eds-and-giving-up-being-a-rope-bottom-an-interview-with-vahavta-pt1) _2024-10-07 · Rope Podcast_ Vahavta writes, teaches, and speaks on CNC, emotional S/m, kink + chronic illness/disability, pain processing, and negotiation and communication on the edge. She is also a creator of some wonderful resources, such as the Risk Evaluation Database, and the ‘Kink Beyond Limits’ power exchange workbooks. We wanted to talk to her about all these, along with her choice to give up being a rope bottom, as… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1928003135-user-308495249-ep184-hyper-mobile-eds-and-giving-up-being-a-rope-bottom-an-interview-with-vahavta-pt1.mp3) ## [Ep183: How to make rope bondage comfy and Sustainable (Listener Question) pt 2](https://soundcloud.com/user-308495249/ep183-how-to-make-rope-bondage-comfy-and-sustainable-listener-question-pt-2) _2024-09-23 · Rope Podcast_ In part 2 of this listener question episode, Mya and Fox discuss the challenge of making rope sustainable. Whether you want to have s3xy times in rope, are taking photos, or just want to stay up longer, the podcast hosts have plenty of ideas on how both tops and bottoms can help rope be more sustainable. Hear them talk about: • Change over time • Acceptance of what our body needs • Vulnerable… [Listen](https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1902207132-user-308495249-ep183-how-to-make-rope-bondage-comfy-and-sustainable-listener-question-pt-2.mp3)